Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Description

The Branch for the Study of the United States, Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, invites proposal submissions for the design and implementation of a sixweek academic institute for up to 25 Pakistani student leaders focused on comparative public policy. The Study of the U.S. Institute for Pakistani Student Leaders should include: a summer academic course at a U.S. university or college campus that includes up to 20 American undergraduate students at no cost to ECA; volunteer community service activities with peer mentors or other Americans; leadership development; and a one to two-week educational study tour to another part of the United States. In addition, Pakistani participants should have opportunities to make presentations about their country or university studies on campus or locally. Pending availability of funds, support for this program is being provided from special FY-2009/FY-2010 supplemental funds that have been appropriated to the Department.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Others

Contact

Hans Posey <br/>Program Specialist <br/>
poseyhe@state.gov